With a $2.7 million opening, F1 races past major Hollywood titles in China, setting the pace for one of the biggest post-COVID debuts for a Hollywood original.
June 29, 2025: Brad Pitt’s F1: The Movie is off to a blazing start in China. The high-octane racing drama opened to $2.7 million on its first day (Friday), putting it ahead of hits like Uncharted and Barbie and matching the performance of The Matrix 4. With over 51,000 screenings, the film debuted at #3 on the Chinese box office chart.
Critics and audiences in China have embraced the film with open arms. F1 scored an impressive 9.5 rating on Maoyan (equivalent to an A+ CinemaScore) and 8.5 on Douban, showing strong word of mouth. The audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes sits at 97%, with critics praising Brad Pitt’s “laidback magnetism” and Joseph Kosinski’s “kinetic direction.”
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F1 vs Other Hollywood Openers in China:
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: $3M
- The Matrix 4: $2.7M
- F1: $2.7M
- Uncharted: $2M
- Barbie: $1.2M
- Napoleon: $958K
- Wonka: $910K
- Wicked: $361K
Despite stiff competition, F1 is projected to earn $8M to $11M over its opening weekend, potentially becoming the biggest Hollywood original debut in China post-COVID. With Brad Pitt’s star power and Formula 1’s global popularity, the film looks set for a long run on the global track.
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